Perkele
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Derives from the name of the Baltic god of thunder, compare Lithuanian Perkūnas. The meaning was changed to devil by Swedish priests.
Interjection
perkele!
- an interjection said by someone for example annoyed or surprised
- perkele se on hidas! (damn it's slow!)
Adjective
perkele
- an intensifier
- se on perkeleen ruma (it is damn ugly)